• Activities are arranged by individual agencies and organizations, not the government
• Federation of Cuban Women is an organization founded in 1960 whose members are from all walks of life (professionals, stay at home moms, urban dwellers,rural dwellers, all races). This organization was formed to unite women and to guarantee their active participation and inclusion in all activities- political and otherwise. Eighty percent of Cuban women belong to this organization, and you must be at least 14 to join. It is not clear if joining is voluntary or influenced by the communist government. A woman who joins must support the communist government.
• There are celebrations in neighborhoods with block parties where everyone brings sweets and refreshments
• Activities also take place in theaters and places of employment
• Women receive flowers and special greeting cards
• Announcements are made on TV and biographies of women are profiled
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EVENTS
International Women's Day in Cuba
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• Activities are arranged by individual agencies and organizations, not the government
• Federation of Cuban Women is an organization founded in 1960 whose members are from all walks of life (professionals, stay at home moms, urban dwellers,rural dwellers, all races). This organization was formed to unite women and to guarantee their active participation and inclusion in all activities- political and otherwise. Eighty percent of Cuban women belong to this organization, and you must be at least 14 to join. It is not clear if joining is voluntary or influenced by the communist government. A woman who joins must support the communist government.
• There are celebrations in neighborhoods with block parties where everyone brings sweets and refreshments
• Activities also take place in theaters and places of employment
• Women receive flowers and special greeting cards
• Announcements are made on TV and biographies of women are profiled